Press Releases by Category Sports
Go-Concierge answers World Cup travel woes
With less than 100 days until the start of the World Cup in South Africa, many people will be thinking seriously about their plans for the football tournament. Despite massive investment in the country’s infrastructure, there are still concerns about South Africa’s ability to transport the 3 million fans while they’re there.
The country’s lack of established public transport is frequently cited as a factor that might hinder the success of…
Horse Racing Simulation LLC to Launch 50 Additional Horse Racing Informational W …
Horse Racing Simulation LLC today announced that by May 1, it will release an additional 50 web sites focusing on all aspects of the sport of horse racing. The information provided by these web sites will range from general horse racing education to racing rules and guidelines as well as betting tips and horse race handicapping. Also provided are reviews and recommendations covering racetracks and the different attractions offered…
Georgia’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret Offers World Class Fishing for Summer Sea …
Anglers who book fly fishing trips this summer with Reel Job Fishing (kent-klewein.com) will be able to experience world class fly fishing in North Georgia, thanks to Reel Job Fishing’s access to the private waters of Noontootla Creek Farms. Captain Kent Klewein and his team of Georgia fly fishing guides will be offering access to these private trophy trout waters to clients who sign up for guided fly fishing…
Second Empire Grand-Prix Announces Two March Races
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 26, 2010)—The Second Empire Grand-Prix (secondempireseries.com) will include two March races as part of its spring series—the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival on March 6 and the Run for the Oaks 5K on March 13. Both races are USATF-sanctioned and will raise money for local North Carolina charities.
Benefiting the Cary Rotary Club, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival will start at 9 a.m. in front of the BB&T…
Churchill Cup returns to America in 2010
BOULDER, Colo. - The Churchill Cup makes its return to U.S. soil this summer, once again stopping in the City of Glendale, Colo. before making its East Coast debut at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
This year's lineup showcases the USA Eagles, Canada, England Saxons and tournament newcomers France A, Russia and Uruguay in three rounds of doubleheader pool matches at Infinity Park, Glendale on June 5, 9 and 13.
The…
World's Largest Horse Racing Game and Community Tops 100,000 Active Members
HorseRaceGame.com, owned and operated by Horse Racing Simulation LLC, announced today that its active member player base through its online horse racing games surpassed 100,000 members. Active members include all players who have either engaged in our social community, which can be found at horseracegame.com/community, or our download game client software application where players can watch all of the virtual races in full-screen 3D within the last thirty days.
Obtaining 100,000…
Leading international procurement company to organize sports trade shows and exh …
Summary:- Leading international procurement company to organize sports trade shows and exhibitions in conjunction with their Libyan partner Donia alhadat in Tripoli, Libya
Press release:- Libya is one of the seven of upper middle income economies in Africa and also finds a place in the list of wealthiest countries in the world. Even though major income for Libya comes through oil mining and export, Libya gets considerable amount of revenue from…
Gleistein confirmed as Official Rope Supplier to TEAMORIGIN for 2010
Partnership supports the anticipated British challenger for the 34th America’s Cup
Bremen, 19 February 2010 - More often than not, getting a great team together is a pivotal part of success. And in the uppermost echelons of professional yacht racing this is perhaps truer than anywhere. Gleistein Ropes announces that it is teaming up with TEAMORIGIN, the British Team intending to challenge for the 34th America’s Cup. The state-of-the-art rope manufacturer…
Xlibris biographical release pays tribute to the Father of Hockey in the US Mili …
Author Marilyn Marchand Moore pens a biography paying tribute to the father of US military Academy Ice Hockey from the perspective of both a biographer who also happens to be the celebrated ice-hockey coach’s daughter.
“The name Marchand is synonymous with Hockey in the US Army Military Academy at WestPoint”, so writes cadet Danny Nolan in his article for The POINTER, the US Military Academy at WestPoint’s official organ.…
Dressage News Network Faces Current Issues
Dressage News Network's (DNN) latest episode is online and reporting on the increasing controversies that have been plaguing the sport. Although this episode provides in-depth coverage of the recent Palm Beach Exquis World Dressage Masters event, it also takes a look at the recent implementation of the FEICleanSport campaign voted on at the 2010 FEI General Assembly held in Amsterdam. This edition also features interviews with Steffen Peters,…
Digital Courtside System Adding to Orlando Magic Game Day Presentation
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Feb. 8, 2010 – Orlando Magic fans are enjoying a new digital addition at games this season. Daktronics (Nasdaq-DAKT), in partnership with Van Wagner Dorna U.S.A. and the Magic, provided five sections of its popular LED scorer’s tables.
The five digital scorer’s tables are configured into a single courtside display measuring approximately 48 feet wide, showing crowd prompts, event information and sponsor messages, with the ability to display…
The ASA High School Tour expands to bring Anti-Tobacco message to 100 Schools vi …
LOS ANGELES (February 8, 2010) – ASA Entertainment (ASA) has selected 100 schools as this year’s recipients of the ASA High School Tour (Tour). The Tour travels the country each year with top ranked skateboarding, BMX and inline skating pros performing daring stunts on a mobile 13’ half-pipe in support of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. During on-campus assemblies at these 100 schools, the Tour delivers an important…
Daktronics and GoVision Showcase Cowboys Stadium in South Florida with LED Video …
North Texas Super Bowl Booth Features Scaled Version of Iconic LED Board
MIAMI, FLA. – February 4, 2010 – While thousands of media representatives from around the world are soaking up the sights across South Florida this week, they’ll also get a heapin’ helpin’ of Texas glitz along the way. That’s because the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee has set up a giant booth in the Super Bowl Media…
HT PARP in vivo Pharmacodynamic Assay II
Trevigen announces a validated assay, with higher sensitivity and pre-coated antibody plates to measure the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in cell and tissue lysates for anticancer drug screening.
Pharmacodynamic (PD) assays have recently been developed and employed early in the drug screening process to assess the ability of potential drug candidates to affect molecular targets. These assays have the advantages of performing molecular proof-of-concept investigations at an early stage such as…
Cancer Research UK Ducks make a splash at Funswimshop
Four Cancer Research ducks are hoping to top the bill at this popular on-line retail site. FunSwimShop.co.uk are pleased to be stocking Judi Duck (designed by Dame Judi Dench), Blossom Duck, Lola Duck and Flutter Duck.
Judi Ducks are decorated with pretty pink hearts and are waiting to fly straight off the shelves as an inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through…
StinkBall.com Fantasy Football Announces 2nd and 3rd Winner of the Vernon Davis …
In Week 17 of the NFL Season, StinkBall.com Fantasy Football started a special contest: The 2009 Vernon Davis StinkBall Challenge. The contest runs 4 weeks and each week the first place StinkBall member receives an autographed football signed by #85 of the San Francisco 49ers. On January 15, 2010 StinkBall.com announced the second week’s winner: Zach Pratt, owner of the team Playoff Killa. Next, on January 22, 2010 the third…
BITS Pilani Alumnus Bhasker Sharma completes 25 Marathons with Standard Chartere …
Bhasker’s goals include running the original historical course at the Athens Marathon and qualify for Boston Marathon by 2014 which requires for men in the age group of 55 -59, a qualifying time of just 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The marathon, 26.2 miles, is not necessarily the easiest sport. In fact, most people think marathon runners are downright nuts. Marathon running is about mental preparation more than a lot of…
Icelandic national team wears 66°North at the 2010 Winter Olympics
The Icelandic athletes competing at the Winter Olympics from February 12-18 in Vancouver will be wearing clothes from 66°North.
The participants from Iceland and their entourage walk into the Olympic stadium at the opening ceremony dressed in stylish and well made garments from 66°North. The clothes that they will wear are among other Kaldi sweater and cap, Jadar pants, Hlidarfjall skiing jacket and skiing pants, Asia light jacket, and last but…
Skizm Kreations, LLC joins the Masters Hall of Fame at the Disney Martial Arts F …
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Skizm Kreations, LLC joins the Masters Hall of Fame at the Disney Martial Arts Festival at Disneyland.
This unique relationship between these Martial Art’s Titans will enhance and improve the martial arts community by supporting a World Call event at the Disneyland Martial Arts Festival.
Anaheim, CA (January 15, 2010) – The Masters Hall of Fame® and Skizm Kreations’ LLC have signed an agreement to create…
National Tennis Honors Reach Boca Raton, FL
January 13, 2010 -- Boca Raton, FL., January 12--Dan Santorum, CEO of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced Tuesday that The Polo Club of Boca Raton is this year's recipient of the 2010 Private Facility of the Year Award. The awards committee judged The Polo Club of Boca Raton as extraordinary in tennis operations, tennis programming, club amenities, charitable endeavors and support of PTR and the tennis industry.
The Polo Club…
StinkBall.com Fantasy Football Announces First Winner of an Autographed Football …
StinkBall.com Fantasy Football started an end of the season special contest with Week 17 of the NFL season: The 2009 Vernon Davis StinkBall Challenge. The contest runs 4 weeks and each week the first place StinkBall member receives an autographed football signed by Vernon Davis, #85 of the San Francisco 49ers. On January 8, 2010 StinkBall.com announced the first week’s winner: David Boyer. There are now 3 footballs left to…
The Journey to Excellence Reaches a Turning Point and Wins
Clarksburg, Maryland - December 28, 2009 - On the heels of relocating to her new training facilities at Turning Point Farm in Clarksburg, Maryland, Barbara Strawson, FEI Dressage Competitor and Trainer, went on the road to garner three prestigious year-end championships and two reserve championships. Within a two week span, Strawson won the Intermediare 1 Freestyle Final at both the Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships, as well as the…
Ocala Dressage and Boarding Stable relaunches Website
Ocala, December 24th, 2009. Whispering Dream Farm near Ocala HITS in Florida has re-launched their website. Whispering Dream offers professional Dressage Training, world-class Clinics with International Trainers and Full- or Training Board at their facility.
As one of the most popular Dressage Training Centers and Boarding stables in North-Central Florida, Whispering Dream's website now comes in a completely new look and with a lot of more useful features as…
Auto Club Speedway Installs New Daktronics HD-X Video Displays
The Auto Club Speedway of Southern California recently chose Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) to design, manufacture and install two new HD-X LED video displays. The display installed in Turn One had great success for the October 2009 race. The second identical display designed for Turn Four is now ready for the track’s race in February 2010.
“All of us at Auto Club Speedway stay completely dedicated in doing our part to…
15-Year NFL Veteran, Author and Entrepreneur Kendall Gammon Joins Career Athlete …
Gammon Joins Team of Former Athletes, Coaches and Executives in Mission to Provide Career Education to All Current and Alumni College Athletes
– Career Athletes, the leading career education and resource provider for graduating and alumni collegiate athletes, is excited to announce that Kendall Gammon has joined its advisory board. Gammon, a Super Bowl veteran and the first long snapper ever sent to the Pro Bowl, brings unique insight to Career…
Kapitol Reefs Kadence Technology Takes the Struggle out of Snorkeling.
Kapitol Reef is proud to announce their award winning pressure-regulated snorkel. Conceived by Mark R Johnson, MD, and Kadence Technology®, the pressure regulation of the Kadence Technology® greatly enhances your ability to breath naturally while limiting forceful purging. This is extremely noticeable by individuals who have small lungs like children but now can enjoy a level of comfort and safety.
The revolutionary science behind the Kapitol Reef snorkel, purposefully…
Abhijeet from BITS Pilani Plans a 660Kms Cycling Mission to Lucknow
Irrespective of the fact that Albert Einstein had a bicycle or not, the quote that has been widely circulating all over about the path breaking theory of relativity is “I thought of that while riding my bike."
No one has any doubt that the bicycle is a tremendously efficient means of transportation. Without doubt it takes less energy to bicycle one mile than it takes to walk a mile. One…
Daktronics to Provide LED Video System Upgrade for Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank …
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Dec. 3, 2009 - Daktronics (Nasdaq-DAKT) and the Maryland Stadium Authority announced today that the company will design, manufacture and install new large screen video displays for M&T Bank Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens. The multimillion dollar upgrade project includes two large end zone video displays, video processors, and the company’s new Show Control system.
“We are pleased to provide fans with an…
On December 6th it was Get Set Go Marathon for Worldwide BITS Pilani Alumni
BITS2Marathon an initiative by BITS Alumni Association – BITSAA International is a group for fellow BITSians and alumni to help budding runners achieve their dream of running a Marathon (42.195km).
Marathon runners invariably draw inspiration from Emil Zatopek quote "If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon." Tom Fleming's Boston Marathon Training Motto “Somewhere in the world someone is…
Adult Performance Dressage Clinic in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, December 3rd, 2009. German Grand Prix Judge and Dressage Trainer, Wolfgang Kutting, will return for the ‘Adult Performance Dressage Clinic’ to Whispering Dream Farm right after Christmas.
Wolfgang Kutting has successfully trained in the U.S. for about 5 years, mainly in Maine and Florida. His Clinic in December will be focused to getting his students a head-start into 2010.
"We are happy that we could get him for a total of…
MTS boost Export Business: Patrick Rottensteiner joins the team
Patrick Rottensteiner, new MTS export manager with immediate effect. As the responsible person for the European market he is giving prominence to the support of existing customers and partners as well as the active acquisition of new customers.
Rottensteiner comes from Binda Deutschland GmbH, watch producer and licencee. As a brand manager he was responsible the Ducati watches. At O`Neill he gained important market experience in the sporting goods industry.…
Freightliner Joins Revolution Racing for 2010 Season
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 30, 2009) – Freightliner Trucks, the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America, has teamed up with Revolution Racing as an official partner for the 2010 season.
Revolution Racing, owned by Max Siegel and John Story, operates four NASCAR Camping World Series East teams and six NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model teams in an academy-style development program for NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity initiative.
Freightliner will debut with Revolution…
German Horse Center continues to grow
As the end of the year approaches, German Horse Center has established partnerships with two further stables: Stall Luther for show jumping horses and Ausbildungsstall Nielsen for dressage horses. With their high quality standards for stable management and training of the horses on sale, both these vendors fit perfectly with the German Horse Center concept.
About Stall Luther
National and international show jumping riders and horses have been trained up to the…
Third Annual Wine Tasting Gala was a Win for the Jarvis Green Foundation
PROVIDENCE, RI – November 6th, 2009, The Jarvis Green Foundation’s Third Annual Wine Tasting Gala, which benefits single mothers to two or more children in disadvantaged areas, saw an impressive turnout. Approximately 300 people filed into the Rhode Island Convention center that night to dine on gourmet food, sip fine wines and bid on items at a silent auction. As a result, approximately $30,000 will go to improving the lives…
The BiG Trick 5 international on Dec. 12th in Cologne, Germany with more than 30 …
The BiG Trick 5 with an international Top-Cast will take place on Dec. 12th in Cologne´s No1 Eventlocation “Wassermannhalle” located directly next to famous EnergyDome!
More than 30 (!) Tricking-Athletes from all over the world will take part in this spectacular event not only to show their outstanding skills, but also to present the beauty and aesthetic of this breathtaking new trendsport to a widespread audience.
Move Productions, Germany´s leading Agency for…
Countdown to the World Cup: Final Draw on Friday
There are just four days to go to the final team draw for the Football World Cup in South Africa and the countdown is on for an estimated 500 000 fans worldwide for tickets, flights and accommodation.
On December 4 we'll know when, where and against which teams the footballers will play in the preliminaries. "The logistics for this World Cup are enormously complicated - not only for the…
Gleistein Ropes announces line-up extension with latest Dyneema® SK90 fibres at …
Higher modulus and greater strength – yet as light as ever
Bremen, 17 November 2009 - Significantly augmenting performance while keeping weight at an absolute minimum, the latest enhancements to the Gleistein Ropes product line are set to get the hearts and minds of all serious yachting enthusiasts racing. Henceforth, the series DynaOne HS, DynaOne, RunnerTwin TEC50 / PBO50 / VEC50 and MegaTwin T4 will be supplemented with rope types featuring…
Orlando’s New Amway Center to Feature Daktronics Integrated Super System
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Nov. 11, 2009 – Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT), in conjunction with the Orlando Magic and the City of Orlando, announced today that it will provide an integrated scoring, video and advertising display system for the new Amway Center scheduled to open in Orlando in the fall of 2010. Installation of the first displays of the multi-million dollar system will begin in early 2010.
“The new venue will be…
UCLA's New Spieker Aquatics Center Acquires Daktronics Integrated System
Coaches, student-athletes and a capacity crowd of fans were in attendance for the first official athletic event at the new Spieker Aquatics Center at the University of California–Los Angeles. They were treated to not only a new state-of-the-art home for their aquatics sports, but also a complete scoring, timing and video system designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D. for swimming, diving and water polo.
“We…
Eastern Michigan Upgrades Stadium with Daktronics Displays
Brookings, S.D., announced that it has designed, manufactured and installed a new video, scoring and sound system on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich.
Since the start of this season, football fans at Rynearson Stadium have enjoyed an improved experience thanks to a new Daktronics light emitting diode (LED) video display, custom scoreboard and a Sportsound® 2000HD sound system.
"This new scoreboard demonstrates the commitment Eastern Michigan…
Maine Red Claws to Install Daktronics Integrated End Wall Scoring System
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Nov. 3, 2009 – Earlier this year, the NBA Development League approved a new expansion franchise for Portland, Maine. The Maine Red Claws will open their first season with a new light emitting diode (LED) integrated end wall scoring system designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D.
Scheduled to be installed at the Portland Expo Building the second week of November, the new…
Columbia Sports Teams Gear Up for Busy Season
Columbia International College’s sports season has kicked off to a great start. According to the Athletics Department, this is the busiest time of the semester for intramural and extramural programs. With a wide range of activities going on at Columbia, students are engaged in healthy and active lifestyles.
Table Tennis Highlights
Table Tennis Tournament saw a large turnout, with 16 students contending for the top three positions. Winners will be awarded…
University of West Georgia Teams with Daktronics for Integrated System in New Fo …
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Oct. 29, 2009 – The University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga., unveiled their brand new football stadium with a state-of-the-art video and scoring system designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings S.D.
“The clarity, graphics and overall appearance of the new displays have provided our crowd with a high energy presentation that we really appreciate,” said Eddie Duffey, Assistant Athletic Director of Development and…
Philly and New York Service Providers Set MLB World Series Wager
Philly and New York Service Providers Set MLB World Series Wager
Companies Add Humiliation Factor to Pretzel vs. Bagels Bet
PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK - October 28, 2009 - As the New York Yankees take on the reigning champion Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series, there’s more on the line for two unified communications providers. After last year's World Series bet with a Tampa-based company (Oranges for Cheesesteaks),…
Daktronics Sponsor and LED Screen Provider for the British Gas Duel in the Pool
The famed Duel in the Pool will feature two Daktronics (Nasdaq-DAKT) portable LED video screens.
“The concept of a USA versus a European Select team was first raised during the World Championships in 2005, stated British Swimming Chief Executive David Sparkes. “With regular dialogue, a real willingness on both sides and with the support of British Gas, Speedo, Daktronics and Manchester City Council, we’re now able to realise these dreams…
PORTUGUESE SOLIDARITY KITESURF IN LUANDA
The first kite school in Luanda was born through a subsidiary from the Portuguese kitesurf company GUSTYKITE, already with 4 school all over Portugal. This school in Luanda is their international debut, introducing the sport in an increasingly cosmopolitan country. Based in Luanda Island, this investment reinforces the old links with Portugal and provides kitesurfing practice to the Angola market and also the thousands of foreigners based in Luanda that…
Columbia Soccer Team Celebrated another Victory
The Cougars, Columbia International College’s varsity soccer team, celebrated yet another victory, this time, against the Hamilton Police.
The soccer team of the largest Ontario boarding school showed off their athletic prowess, long running strides, excellent passes and scored two indefensible goals. With the entire team pumped up, and the game pulsating with energy, the showcase of soccer skills brightened up the dreary afternoon.
Annual Soccer Game for Charity
Every year, the Hamilton…
Daktronics Announces Fan-Free Design for Popular Indoor Video Displays
6 and 10 mm indoor video and 20 mm indoor ribbon board displays deliver a zero noise, low maintenance solution
BROOKINGS, S.D. –Daktronics is pleased to announce its leading indoor high-resolution video display products (6 mm and 10 mm) as well as its most popular indoor ribbon display product (20 mm) have transitioned to a fan-free, filter-free cabinet design to eliminate undesirable noise, reduce maintenance costs and conserve energy.
“While maintenance…
Gotta Play Tennis and Gotta Play Tennis…Together, imagine what we can do.
Boerne, Texas – October 19, 2009 Gotta Ride Bikes and Gotta Play Tennis, local specialty sport shops, today announce charitable contributions to be made to the Kylie Bruehler Trust. Her parents, Greg and Alexandra Bruehler were killed riding their tandem a couple of weeks ago in Northwest Bexar County.
Communications between cyclists are happening everywhere concerning the recent death of the couple killed north of San Antonio. These…
Rutgers University Installs Daktronics HD Football Display
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Oct. 20, 2009 – Scarlet Knights fans this season are being treated to a state-of-the-art, high definition video display at Rutgers Stadium. Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) recently installed the new HD video display at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
Rutgers is currently in the midst of a $102 million expansion of the stadium to increase its seating capacity to 56,000. The LED displays are part of…
